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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 676,111, 932,997.70 and 370,128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 676,111, 932,997.70 and 370,128.72 is: 510,758.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    676,111 : 932,997.70 = 370,128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    676,111/932,997.70 = 370,128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    676,111x = 932,997.70 × 370,128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    676,111x = 345,329,244,463.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,329,244,463.94/676,111
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 510,758.21

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